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Oktoberfest is a celebration that transcends geographical boundaries. Much like people in various pockets of the globe celebrate St. Patrick's Day and Cinco de Mayo even if they have little or no connection to Ireland or Mexico, respectively, Bavarian heritage is not a prerequisite for...
The average person will spend around eight hours at work each day, and do so roughly five days a week. Over time, relationships with coworkers may grow, and many people become friendly with their colleagues. In such settings, it can be customary to celebrate holidays with coworkers at company-...
Food features prominently throughout the holiday season. Family meals around the holiday dinner table are a cherished tradition in millions of households, and food also plays a central role during seasonal gatherings with friends and colleagues. Food also can feature prominently throughout Chanukah...
Impaired driving and distracted driving get their share of attention, as both contribute to fatal yet often preventable accidents. However, another danger lurks when people get behind the wheel - particularly when they engage in drowsy driving.
The National Safety Council says drowsy driving...
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Map of woodlands of Minnesota, courtesy of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Today we're sharing our recommended trees and plants for the Rochester Plateau and Blufflands (region 9 on the map), also commonly referred to as the...
At the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose (BHM) school board meeting on Monday, September 25, district Finance and Operations Director Ryan Tangen reviewed the information for the proposed building bond construction project that will be put before voters at a special election on November 7.
“We started...
Buffalo High School selected this year’s homecoming king and queen on Monday, Sept. 25, at the coronation ceremony at the Performing Arts Center. Pictured above is King Jerrick Gorton, and Queen Lisa Bull. (Photo by Rob LaPlante)
The Wright County Board is looking to approve a roughly 4.8 % levy increase for 2024 at a special meeting that was held on Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Commissioners and staff have been chipping away at a levy that started at a 7.1 percent increase. That was pared down to 5.26 percent, which would have...
The Antiques Appraisal Fair, hosted by the Hanover Historical Society, is back again! Join us Saturday, October 14 at the Hanover Area History Center, 1010 River Road, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Doors open at 8 a.m. Free coffee and sweets to kickstart the day.
Admission is $1 without an item. If you have...
The City of Montrose will have their Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. The festival will be held at the Lions Park/Community Center, located downtown Montrose.
The day’s festivities include: live music by Roadhouse 6 Band, food trucks, face painting, axe throwing, bounce...
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Bison hope to place second at conference
October is a month where the Buffalo boys’ cross country team typically begins to show its true colors.
With the conference, section and state meets on the...
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Name: Mike Amery
Position you are seeking: Hanover City Council
1. Tell us about yourself. You could include your age, family, part of the city where you live, how...
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Warm-weather plants like jasmine should be brought indoors before temperatures fall below 50 degrees.
Friends in the northern part of...
We’re heading into soup, stew, and chili weather. Here are some tasty soup recipes to take away the chill. We also have bread and biscuit recipes to accompany your soup. And, of course, we included...
According to Kaitlyn Albers, interim crop educator for Wright, McLeod and Meeker Counties, only 5% of corn, and 29% of soybeans have been harvested as of October 2. “It’s too early to know how crop...
JP Brooks Builders will soon begin construction on the first of 52 single-family homes to be built over the next couple years. JP Brooks has numerous other housing developments in the area that...
At the Buffalo City Council meeting on Monday, October 3, the council discussed and reviewed a resolution for extension of the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (MMPA) contract. The current contract...
A candidate forum will be held on Tuesday, October 11, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers (212 Central Avenue Buffalo) for candidates running for Buffalo Mayor and Buffalo City Council. The forum...
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